A Texas man admitted his role in a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation that sent drugs into Western New York.
Federal prosecutors said the case centers on a multi-state conspiracy that moved cocaine from Texas to customers across the country, including in Buffalo.
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo said Norman Patillo, 45, of Houston, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life…